Caught On Cam: Maharashtra Government Employee Stabbed Multiple Times In Neck, Back By Colleague

Last Updated:June 13, 2026, 14:28 IST

The injured woman was rushed to the hospital, and her condition is reported to be critical.

In a shocking incident, a Maharashtra government employee was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight in Palghar. She was allegedly stabbed six to eight times in the neck and back with a sickle. According to reports, the woman was an employee of the Palghar District Collector’s Office.

The accused, identified as Amol Mule, is a court peon, and the police have launched a manhunt to trace him. According to a report by NDTV, the victim, Snehal Sawant, worked in the revenue department of the Palghar District Collector’s Office.

According to reports, the incident took place near the Gold Cinema area, triggering panic among local residents. The entire incident was captured on CCTV.

A video that has gone viral on social media appears to show the accused rushing towards the woman and attacking her with a sickle. He continued to stab her even after she fell to the ground.

The injured woman was first rushed to a rural hospital in Palghar. However, given the seriousness of her condition, she was later shifted to another hospital for advanced treatment. She is reported to be in a critical condition.

According to a report by India Today, a preliminary investigation indicates that the attack may have stemmed from a dispute over a personal relationship. Officials added that the motive behind the attack is still being investigated.

Mule remains absconding, and the police have formed multiple teams to trace and arrest him.

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